The Siemens SIMATIC RF, MV plug-in cable, article number 6GT2891-4FN10, is a pre-assembled communication cable designed to connect between ASM 456, RF160C, RF170C or RF18XC modules and their respective readers. It can also be used as an extension cable for these modules and readers and is supplied with a length of 10 m, M12 male to M12 female 8-pin connectors and a flexible trailing cable construction.
The Siemens 6GT2891-4FN10 communication cable is used to link RFID and reader modules such as ASM 456, RF160C, RF170C and RF18XC in industrial automation systems. It enables secure signal transmission and reliable communication between modules and their readers across machine zones, conveyor systems, and identification and tracking applications where long cable runs and robust connectors are required.
| Category | Other |
| Colour outer sheath | Black |
| Core identification | Colour |
| Min. permitted bending radius, moving application with forced guidance | 43 mm |
| Min. permitted bending radius, moving application/free movement | 43 mm |
| Min. permitted bending radius, stationary application/permanent installation | 43 mm |
| Number of cores | 6 |
| Outer diameter approx. | 5.4 mm |
| Permitted cable outer temperature after assembling without vibration | 80 °C |
| Permitted cable outer temperature during assembling/handling | 80 °C |
| Reaction-to-fire according to EN 13501-6: Class | Eca |
| Screen over stranding | Braiding |
| Screen over stranding element | None |
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